The First Moon Landing (Events That Shaped America Series) by Sabrina Crewe, Dale Anderson, Dale Anderson

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On July 20, 1969, the Eagle -- the lunar module of the Apollo 11 mission -- landed on the Moon. This book explores the amazing achievement of the Apollo program, which pushed space technology to new heights. It follows the astronauts in their exciting journey to the Moon and their first steps on the Moon's surface. After Apollo, U.S. space science continued to make important advances. These achievements are detailed here, along with the creation of the International Space Station, an important step toward cooperation in space among separate nations.

Joella Peterson - Children's Literature

Part of the "Events That Shaped America" series, this book describes the first moon landing, the events that led to the landing, and the influence of the lunar landing on America. The text is clear. Difficult or unusual words are highlighted and placed in a glossary at the end of the book. The book also includes a time line, an index, a list of further information, and a list of things to "think about and do." The activities suggested vary from learning about how big the universe really is to imagining what it would be like to be on the moon or living in space. These activities are fairly easy, but have great potential to stretch the imagination. The book also includes many pictures to help the readers see what they are reading about, or who the monumental people were in the space program. This is a good book for curious young readers or those doing reports. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 8 to 12.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-6-These books use dramatic episodes from American history as focal points and then provide the necessary background to create a more complete understanding of that period. All three have the same format: an introduction, four succinct chapters, and a conclusion. Excellent photographs and reproductions appear throughout, and text boxes with background and supplemental facts are also included. Moon Landing describes the Apollo program and then briefly traces recent developments in space exploration. A sidebar offers perspective on the technology of the 1960s to today's computer-savvy youngsters: "People still had black-and-white televisions." In the second title, reproductions of old newspaper articles, period photos, and a diagram enhance the description of the fire at the Triangle factory in New York City in 1911. Lexington and Concord traces the events leading up to the battle and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Clear maps indicate both the distribution of immigrant groups in the 13 Colonies and the routes taken by the British and the Patriots. Although they are not in-depth treatments, these volumes just might grab readers' interest.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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